Plan Endorsement  and Master Plan Visioning Survey

Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below

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* 1. What is your relationship to Burlington Township?

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* 2. What are the things that make Burlington Township a great place to live or
visit? (select all that apply)

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* 3. What 3 words would you use to describe Burlington Township?

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* 4. Does Burlington's current vision for the Township accurately reflect your vision for the community?

The Township of Burlington envisions a fiscally beneficial mix of retail, office and industrial uses; “destination” retail centers, variety of housing that creates a strong community of all ages in safe and friendly neighborhoods; services that efficiently and effectively serve the common good; ample recreational facilities and opportunities; preserved natural resources and open spaces; and the orderly and efficient movement of people and goods.” (Ref. 2008 BTMP II.A. Pg. 1.) Burlington Township advances its established vision by governmental actions of Township Mayor and Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board and municipal departments. Burlington Township residents advance community and neighborhood cohesion.

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* 5. Burlington Township's Master Plan provides the following major goals for the community.  Please rank these goals in order of importance to you from 1 to 9.

  1. Create balanced land uses that support a safe and healthy community where residents can live, work, recreate and prosper.
  2. Allow for and maintain a balanced mix of housing types in good condition to meet community needs.
  3. Require site specific designs sensitive to surrounding land use that contribute to the highest quality of life for Township residents.
  4. Maintain a safe, healthy environment that contributes to the wellbeing of Township residents.
  5. Provide a variety of employment opportunities for residents of all ages and qualifications, Provide a full range of local and regional retail services.
  6. Create a safe, efficient network for all modes of transportation. Maintain local transportation networks, control congestion and support County, State and Federal programs to improve efficiency and safety.
  7. Create an efficient water and sewer service system with capacity for planned future growth.
  8. Create an active and passive recreation system that meets the modern-day needs of all Township residents.
  9. Provide efficient essential services to meet basic community needs and additional optional services within budgetary limits.

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* 6. Burlington seeks to strengthen its economic position by encouraging redevelopment of the vacant and underutilized properties throughout the Township. How would you like to see these areas be redeveloped?

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* 7. Which of the following areas in the Township would you prioritize first for traffic Improvements?

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* 8. Protecting and enhancing the neighborhoods in the Township is important to Burlington. What measures do you believe would improve your neighborhood?

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* 9. Encouraging new businesses and retaining existing businesses is important to Burlington. What types of new businesses would you like to see in the Township?

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* 10. The Township is proud of its current parks and recreational facilities located throughout the community.  How can Burlington improve its parks and recreational activities and facilities? (select all that apply)

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* 11. What actions should Burlington Township pursue to better protect the environment? (select all that apply)

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* 12. What issues are important to you (check all that apply)

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* 13. How often do you use New Jersey Transit's RiverLine?"'

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* 14. What is your gender?'

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* 15. What is your age?

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* 16. How long have you lived in Burlington Township?

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* 17. Please add any additional comments you may have regarding land
use planning in the Township.